Here's a page for you to practise some reading activities.

Please comment and participate in the discussions in the top right-hand corner of this page.


Here are some articles from The Independent newspaper. You can read more on their website: The Independent


1. Read the article and answer the following questions:

Bollywood's James Bond.docx

  • What's another word for 'Ban' from the article?

  • Which film industry do you think makes more money: Bollywood or Hollywood?

  • Can you think of any 'Bollywood' style films in American/English cinema? CLUE: 2008 film by Danny Boyle.


2. Read the article and discuss:

It's a cover up- volleyball at the olympics.docx

  • Do you agree with the new rules allowing competitors to wear more clothes?

  • Are there any other sports you think should change the rules about the type of clothes they can wear?